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Saturdiner #1051360
01/22/16 11:06 PM
01/22/16 11:06 PM
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Calera, Oklahoma
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A chilling realization

As soon as the hospital made me put on one of those little gowns, I knew the end was in sight.

Adam Joshua Smargon,

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Definition of Murphy's Law

If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong Murphy's law: If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong
(Sometimes known as the 4th law of Thermodynamics).

I have traced Murphy's law back to a Captain Edward A. Murphy, an American engineer at Muroc, California (later named Edwards Air Force Base). In 1949 he was working on a project to test the effects of sudden braking. Time after time his machinery failed, exasperated he said of his technician, 'If there is any way to do it wrong, he'll find it.' John Paul Stapp picked up on Murphy's phrase and used at a press conference.

As with any good idea, Murphy's Law can be adapted and extended.

1st Amendment
If there is a possibility of several things going wrong, the one that will cause the most damage will be the one to go wrong.

2nd Amendment
If you realize that there are three possible ways in which something can go wrong, and cover them all, then a fourth, unprepared for way, will miraculously appear out of thin air.

3rd Amendment
When something breaks, the parts damaged are in direct proportion to their value.

4th Amendment
The failure does not appear until the machinery has passed its final inspection.

5th Amendment
When you drop a part, it always rolls into the darkest corner.

Last Amendment to Murphy's law
Any attempt to print out this copy of Murphy's law will crash the computer.

Examples of Murphy's Law

Your lost needle will be found by your husband when he is walking around barefoot.
The worst pupil in any class will be a school governor's son.
Uniforms only come in two sizes, too large and too small.
Vital documents that were posted with no errors, will develop errors in the mail.
The other queue always moves faster.
In order to get a bank loan, you must first prove that you don't need the money.
The classic example of Murphy's law: If you drop a piece of toast it always falls buttered side down.


Other Factors When Studying Murphy's Law

Finagle's Rider
Anything that can go wrong, will-at the worst possible moment.

Forsyth's Corollary
Just when you see the light at the end of the tunnel, the roof caves in.

Gumperson's Law
The probability of anything happening is in inverse ratio to its desirability.

Zymurgy's Law
Once you open a can of worms, the only way to re-can them is to use a larger can.

Hanlon's Razor
Never assume malice when stupidity will suffice.

Brook's Law
Adding manpower to a project that is behind schedule will delay it further.

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Lesser Known Murphy's LawsLesser Known Murphy's Laws


Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

He who laughs last, thinks slowest.

Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

Those who live by the sword, get shot by those who don't.

Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.

The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong.

If you lined up all the cars in the world end to end, someone would be stupid enough to try to pass them, five or six at a time, on a hill, in the fog.

If the shoe fits, get another one just like it.

The things that come to those who wait will be the things left by those who got there first.

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat all day, drinking beer.

Flashlight: A metal tube used to store dead batteries.

The shin bone is a device for finding furniture in a dark room.

A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.

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Murphy's Law of DIY (Do-It-Yourself )

Any project will require at least two journeys to the hardware shop.

If you need more than one item (pair, four, etc) the probability that one will be damaged or the wrong colour is directly proportional to the desire or need of the object.

You always need more paint.

You never have enough nails, screws or glue.

The likelihood that you will complete a weekend project before the end of the weekend decreases with when you actually start the project.

Therefore: Any plumbing project started after 4pm on Sunday will require an emergency call to the plumber to get the water running again.

To estimate the amount of time needed to complete a project: estimate the amount of time needed, multiply by two and use the next highest unit. Hence: A one hour task will take at least two days to complete.

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Twenty Fabulously Funny Examples of Murphy's Law


Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to go to the rest room.
Law of Gravity - Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.
Law of Probability - The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.
Law of Random Numbers - If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal and someone always answers.
Law of the Alibi - If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tyre, the very next morning you will have a flat tyre.
Guy's Variation Rider - If you change queues or traffic lanes, the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now. This also works in supermarkets and shops.
Law of the Bath - When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.
Decree of Close Encounters - The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with. This is also the case if you are female and you have gone out with no makeup and wearing your worst clothes and with greasy hair.
Murphy's Office Law - When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will. Will also finds this when he shows someone that something on the computer is easy and it doesn't work.
Law of Biomechanics - The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.
Law of the Theatre - At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle arrive last.
The Starbucks Edict - As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.
Murphy's Law of Lockers - If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.
Law of Physical Surfaces - The chances of an open-faced marmalade sandwich landing face down on a floor covering are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet.
The Conundrum of Logical Argument - Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
Brown's Law of Physical Appearance - If the shoe fits, it's ugly.
Oliver's Rule of Public Speaking - A closed mouth gathers no feet. Will's favourite!
Wilson's Law of Commercial Marketing Strategy - As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.
Doctors' Law - If you don't feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you'll feel better. Don't make an appointment and you'll stay sick.
Will and Guy's Law - If you don't save things on your computer you will, sooner rather than later, delete them.

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Good morning everyboomie. welcome


Welcome to the weekend! hamster


I've got a double weekend. I'm off SSMT. penguin


What to do, what to do?? think


Tomorrow's going to be nice and sunny, but only 48 for a high. I may go to the creek in the afternoon. happydance


Ah....that leaves me a little time to sleep in. woot


That is as long as the roommates cooperate. lab


May have to lock them in the bathroom. L....O....L


Have a happy day everyone.



joe

Last edited by gymcandy1; 01/22/16 11:10 PM.

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Re: Saturdiner [Re: gymcandy1] #1051370
01/23/16 12:11 AM
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Enjoy your time off Joe! Are you liking your semi retirement? Good luck on your creek walk!

Nan, I hope all is well.

Have a great day everyone! I'll be going out with friends at night, the day is free.

Ana wave


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Re: Saturdiner [Re: gymcandy1] #1051380
01/23/16 01:58 AM
01/23/16 01:58 AM
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Joe, 48 actually sounds high to me now. lol Have fun at the creek if you decide to go. thumbsup

Have fun with your friends, Ana. rah I also hope Nan is okay!

It's Friday night here, and we're in the middle of a blizzard. winter I plan on going nowhere and playing games this weekend. lol

Hope everyone has a terrific Saturday. winter


Interrogator: [True or false?] All mangoes are golden. Nothing golden is cheap. Conclusion - all mangoes are cheap.

Helena: Where are these mangoes?
Re: Saturdiner [Re: BrownEyedTigre] #1051382
01/23/16 02:07 AM
01/23/16 02:07 AM
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Washington In the Wet corner
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Hey ya Boom Boom buddies wave wave

Hope everyone is doing fine happydance

Its 50% here feels like spring hamster

I've been doing OK, just going to dialysis, it seems to
take up most my time, its only 3 days a week 4 hours a sesion
but I keep having to go extra days yuk! blech
one of these days I'll get caught up..... maybe?? lol

how much snow does everybody have??

Nan, Ana, Gerry, Gail & Midge do you have a lot??

Have a nice day everyone~Karen puppy kitty


"Horses are smart"

"You never heard of a Horse going broke"
betting on Humans~ Will Rogers~
Re: Saturdiner [Re: gymcandy1] #1051392
01/23/16 06:02 AM
01/23/16 06:02 AM
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Marlborough USA
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wave Good Morning Joe, Ana, venus, Karen and everyone. Joe enjoy your days off! Ana have fun with your friends tonight. Venus stay safe and indoors with your kitties! Karen it's so nice to see you in the diner. I've been thinking of you. It hasn't started snowing here yet, but it's coming! Coffee and tea are ready. Have a stress free day everyone! wave


Gerry
Re: Saturdiner [Re: gymcandy1] #1051403
01/23/16 08:26 AM
01/23/16 08:26 AM
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Good morning everyone. To all here and all who follow, have a Great Saturday. To those in the path of the Blizzard, winter stay safe and warm. We are predicted for temps in the low 30's with wind chill in the 20's tonight. shiver Quite cold for here. Danish, Bacon Sandwiches, and BB Pancakes in the NC. Nan, I hope all is well with you. penguin


Connie
Re: Saturdiner [Re: gymcandy1] #1051440
01/23/16 12:18 PM
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Nan says hi to all! Her computer died and she is waiting for her new one. She misses everyone and can't wait to be back.

Ana wave


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Re: Saturdiner [Re: gymcandy1] #1051446
01/23/16 12:54 PM
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Good morning everyone...I think it's cold everywhere this weekend here in the eastern part of the states. Our thermometer says 34 but with the wind chill it's actually 24 degrees out...the buddy boys set record times 'out and back in' this morning to take care of business lol

Woo Hoo Hoo the weekend is here...doesn't get much better you know!

Enjoy your double weekend Joe! I'm jealous :O)

Enjoy your free day Ana...stay nice tonight

Stay warm Venus and have fun gaming

Wishing you a wonderful weekend Karen...you take care!

Thanks for the spread Connie and Gerry...you two stay warm!

Have a Super Saturday everyone wave

L4L hearts


Dan
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To learn, read...To know, write...To master, teach...To live, play games & listen to whale music Stay Smart & Stay Safe
Re: Saturdiner [Re: gymcandy1] #1051447
01/23/16 12:55 PM
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Hi everyone. wave winter


I change all my passwords to "incorrect". So whenever I forget, it says, "your password is incorrect".

Re: Saturdiner [Re: Haroula] #1051466
01/23/16 01:43 PM
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wave Howdy ho, sweet Joe! Thanks for the openers and enjoy your long weekend! Happy Saturdiner!

Good morning, sweet 'Boomies!

Looks like much-needed rain is coming today....

Alrighty, off to see what's afoot!


Woohoo and booyah! smile Have an easy peasy day!
Re: Saturdiner [Re: Darlene] #1051468
01/23/16 02:06 PM
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Good afternoon Boomers.


It's nice to be important but it is much more important to be nice.
Re: Saturdiner [Re: gymcandy1] #1051501
01/23/16 04:57 PM
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Oh my goodness, such a day! Busy busy busy. Just on my way down and the phone rang. Just now got off. Hope everyone is having a wonderful day! wave

Last edited by looney4labs; 01/23/16 06:51 PM.

"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."
-Roger Caras
Re: Saturdiner [Re: gymcandy1] #1051506
01/23/16 05:18 PM
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Snow? What's that? rotfl Sunny and nice here, thank goodness. I don't know how I'd do in snow after all these years in California.

AND of course after a calm night, I wake up to a familiar stupid cab over camper parked in front of my house! Hate this guy. He was parking for awhile in front of the abandoned house. He finally moved it when the police did a raid and put some notes on it. Hooray, I thought.

Now I have the honor of it right in front. It's properly licensed and all that but the guy who drives it lives 2 blocks away and I see him leave it and pick it up. Usually he's here about a week or so. This time I'm not waiting. I'm calling the Vehicle Abatement crew at the start of day 3. We have a 72 hour limit for such things. Now also, they just passed a new law that requires a PERMIT for on street parking for campers and commercial vehicles. They can get a 3 day permit for 1.25 a day and then they have to move it. This applies even if it's YOUR vehicle and it's right in front of your own house. It should clear the streets a bit, but if you don't have the permit, it's a 100 dollar fine. Wow!

So much for the city getting rid of the transients who live in these things for months/years. All they will do is tear up the tickets. Can't expect them to come up with money. Maybe they will eventually tow them? Could be the next step.

So I watch, I wait, I am extra careful getting out into traffic from my driveway because you can't see a thing past this huge monster. Tomorrow, if it stays overnight, I'm putting a sign on the windshield to 'please move your vehicle'. Maybe he will get the message.

Other than that fun, it's a nice day.


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Re: Saturdiner [Re: gymcandy1] #1051516
01/23/16 06:52 PM
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Eeek, Sorta, hate when you can't see what's coming. Be safe.


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01/23/16 09:14 PM
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Nighty night all...heading out.

Tomorrow I'm going hiking to see the ice falls. joy

Ana wave


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Re: Saturdiner [Re: gymcandy1] #1051538
01/23/16 11:16 PM
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Have fun, Ana.

I'm heading to bed. Sweet dreams all sleep


"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."
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Re: Saturdiner [Re: gymcandy1] #1051558
01/24/16 01:54 AM
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Arcadia (twin world of Stark)
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Good night, everyone. sleep


Interrogator: [True or false?] All mangoes are golden. Nothing golden is cheap. Conclusion - all mangoes are cheap.

Helena: Where are these mangoes?
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